I didn’t actually review this specific version, but I did review the NES, Game Boy and TurboGrafx-16 versions.\u00a0 The Super Nintendo version takes what was great about those games and makes it even better.\u00a0 This was a very enjoyable game to play through, and I must say the graphics put all of the earlier versions to shame.<\/p>\n #8 – “Wicked 18” for the Super Nintendo<\/span><\/p>\n I grew to love this game as I played through it, even though some graphics and display issues keep it from earning a higher spot on this list.\u00a0 And I loved playing through a round of this game even though I finished it 51 over par.\u00a0 Every hole in this game is devilishly difficult, and that’s what makes it so much fun.\u00a0 There is a lot of strategy thrown into each hole when you see how ludicrously isolated and high your putting green is, for example, then look at where you start and say to yourself “How the hell am I supposed to get the ball up there?!”\u00a0 I laughed the whole way through, even when I finished one hole 17 over par.\u00a0 But this is most assuredly a game that can be mastered, as are all of the ones on this list.<\/p>\n #7 – “MicroProse Golf” for the Amiga<\/span><\/p>\n A game that was ahead of its time.\u00a0 One of two mouse-controlled games on this list, this one might be good to run in the background on an emulator while you browse if you’re so inclined.\u00a0 But I found that it does require concentration, and you need to get into that “rhythm” like you do with all golf video games to be able to perform well.\u00a0 The interface is still rather unique but it is quite functional and extremely well made.<\/p>\n #6 – “Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf” for the Game Boy Advance<\/span><\/p>\n Another high-quality game, and the only reason it’s not higher on the list is because of its limited gameplay options.\u00a0 But the variable and realistic weather is a wonderful factor to have to consider.\u00a0 When you see the sky darken and hear the wind pickup, you know you will have to aim your shots differently.\u00a0 I had lots of fun playing this one.\u00a0 I’m really impressed to think that it’s a game for a portable system.<\/p>\n #5 – “Leaderboard Golf” for the Commodore 64<\/span><\/p>\n Definitely a classic.\u00a0 And another one that was ahead of its time.\u00a0 This game pushes the Commodore 64 to its limits, and rewards the player with a game that really set the standard for years to come.\u00a0 After all these years, the original is still loads of fun to play and the sounds are still immersive and great.<\/p>\n #4 – “Chip Shot Super Pro Golf” for the “Intellivision”<\/span><\/p>\n Virtually unknown and released long after the Intellivision had disappeared from everyone’s radar, this game needs more attention.\u00a0 It takes such minimal resources and builds such a masterpiece out of them that it has to be played to be believed.\u00a0 Before I had played this, if you were to tell me that the Intellivision had a golf game that played as good as this, I would have punched you in the throat.\u00a0 Well, maybe not.\u00a0 But you get my point.\u00a0 For the ball physics to be as realistic as they are on a console that came out in 1979 is just WTF-worthy.<\/p>\n #3 – “36 Great Holes Starring Fred Couples” for the Sega 32X<\/span><\/p>\n Another overlooked game for a forgotten console.\u00a0 I was quite surprised that the 32X had any good games released for it, let alone the golf game I was interested in.\u00a0 This game went quickly from “Wow, that’s good” in my mind to “This is in the top ten” to “I can’t wait to play this one again”.\u00a0 I can also report that I scored my first albatross while playing this game.<\/p>\n A hole in 2 on a par 5 – a 241 yard shot – was pretty fucking fun, and yes I saved that replay.<\/p>\n #2 – “Microsoft Golf 3.0” for the PC<\/span><\/p>\n This is another game that I’ve been playing a lot.\u00a0 This was actually the game that spurred The Golfyssey.\u00a0 I got this game, played it, and said “Damn, this has got to be one of the best golf video games I’ve ever played!”\u00a0 I must sadly report that this version can only be installed in Windows 95 and Windows 98.\u00a0 I tried to install it on a Windows XP machine and it just crashed every time I tried to start the program.\u00a0 But thanks to virtualization, I can play this game any time I want.\u00a0 This is the other mouse-driven game on the list, but it’s a natural fit and it works so damn sweet.<\/p>\n![\"Jack](\"http:\/\/www.gratuitousscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Jack-Nicklaus-Golf-SNES-01.png\")
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